Cellular light weight concrete, also known as foamed concrete, foam Crete, Foam concrete or reduced density concrete, is defined as cement based slurry. It is a light weight, water resistant, fire- proof, sound proof and environment friendly.

The main feature of this block is light in weight. Cellular Lightweight Concrete blocks are made of fly ash, cement, and foaming agent. These can be extensively used in all building constructional activities similar to that of common burnt clay blocks.

Advantages of CLC Blocks

CLC is lightweight, highly fire resistant, has excellent thermal insulation value, is decay and rot proof, has good sound reduction properties and is cost effective. CLC performs well in seismic situations and high wind areas. Building with CLC can reduce the quantity of materials used and labor needed to build a building.

- Low thermal conductivity.

- Interiors remain cool in summer and warm in cold wintry days.

- Savings in recurring energy costs in air-conditioning.

- Better finishing of walls offers good amount of reduction in paints.

- Eco-friendly.

- Speedier Constructions.

- Ease of Work ability.

- Universal Acceptability.

- Low Water Absorption.

- Excellent for Earthquake Resistant Housing due to light weight

- Flexibility in manufacture and application and can be made according to the established parameters to meet specific requirements.

Applications

CLC Block is a superior choice as a building material for instances where thermal conductivity reduction, sound attenuation, lighter loading, longer building lifespan or protection against seismic events are desired. These realities typify most of the developing world priorities and physical environments. When CLC is used in structural (load bearing) situations, the lighter weight and reduction in the spanning floor loads imposed by the partition walls ultimately reduces the Preformed foam overall dead load of the building. This is an excellent and highly desirable outcome as it reduces risk and cost.

The construction industry is very vital because anybody who is concerned with economic development these days highlights the need for infrastructure development. The infrastructure is in the form of roads, ports, buildings, factories and so on, and all of them involve construction.

The excellent mechanical properties and durability of CLC Blocks enlarges its scope for application in building construction and development of infrastructure, construction of pavements, dams, tanks, under water works, canal lining and irrigation work etc. Enormous quantities of CLC and fly ash are available in and around thermal power stations in all the states.

CLC blocks are pretty popular in market leading builders and architects. All firms that have well learned and technically updated team of planning engineers and execution engineers are using the modern blocks wherever possible. The long term benefit of using CLC blocks one obtains is by virtue of its being very good thermal insulator.

This industry is in its mature stage and is expected to excel effectively in developing countries. The growth in industrialization and IT has fuelled the expansion of the construction industry, especially in emerging countries. Significant changes in the industrial sector have triggered the development of the overall infrastructure of many regions. Eventually, the demand for durable products has in turn triggered the manufacturing of CLC blocks. The market would discover opportunities and is expected to excel effectively in industrial applications.

Globally, the demand for cement based products is up because the natural resources required to produce concrete are nearly universal in their presence and availability. Material scientists, chemical engineers and others have entered this field (once the sole domain of civil engineers) in an effort to improve material performance and expand the reach and usefulness of concrete products. CLC is only one of many successes in broadening the field of use for concrete products.

In terms of CLC Blocks, demand for urban and rural vertical construction to steadily increase over the upcoming years. The investment required to establish a CLC block factory is low compared to most other high tech alternatives.

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